CVE-2024-44271

Name: CVE-2024-44271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-29T01:15:33.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44271 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to record the screen without an indicator.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44271?

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to record the screen without an indicator.

How severe is CVE-2024-44271?

CVE-2024-44271 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-44271?

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Source: NVD / NIST